What is a code status?

"Code Status" are the words used by hospital staff to describe the procedures that can be performed on a patient if the heart stops or the lungs fail. This pamphlet explains all three code statuses such as full code, no code (do not resuscitate), and comfort care/allow natural death. This pamphlet is for patients at the Hants Community Hospital.

"Code Status" are the words used by hospital staff to describe the procedures that can be performed on a patient if the heart stops or the lungs fail. This pamphlet explains all three code statuses such as full code, no code (do not resuscitate), and comfort care/allow natural death. This pamphlet is for patients at the Hants Community Hospital.